YTYP presents Fiddler on the Roof

Cohen Ashick-Drainville (he/him) is an actor, singer, and comedian who recently lit up the stage as Lumière in YTYP’s 2023 production of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ and brought people to tears as Tom Collins in YTYP's 2023 production of 'Rent.' Cohen also filled the role of Thenardier in YTYP’s 2022 presentation of ‘Les Miserables,’ played the Couch in Jordan Tannahill’s ‘Concord Floral,’ and has performed in YTYP’s ‘Forbidden,’ ‘All Together Now,’ ‘Things I Learned on My Summer Vacation,’ and Disney’s ‘Newsies.’ Cohen is honoured to be playing the role of Tevye in this production of Fiddler on the Roof.  This is a story that has a profound meaning for him and relates to his own family history.  Although he does not have five daughters in real life, he has been thrilled to work with so many of his friends to bring Tevye and his family to life! He hopes that you enjoy the show!  L'Chaim!

From hydroponics to rugby, (she/they) Sydney tends to be somewhat of a polymath. Nonetheless, she always seems to find her way back to her passion for the performing arts. Her theatre journey began in MAD during the 2021-2022 fall semester and has since become a primary outlet of her creativity. Her most favourite shows that she has been in include: Without Rule of Law (Guild Hall 2022), The Wolves (Guild Hall 2023), Puffs (MAD - 2023), Beauty and The Beast (YTYP - 2023), A Very Shakespearean Holiday Play (FH *Mr.Brown Special - 2023) Firebringer (Candlestick Theatre - 2024), and now Fiddler on The Roof! Sydney is incredibly grateful to be working with such talented folks on such an important story. We can’t wait to show you all of the beautiful moments of excitement, truth, and of course, tradition, in YTYP’s Fiddler on The Roof! Enjoy the show! ;)

Ella has always loved performing and has been excited to take an opportunity to be on stage, and she is thrilled to be a part of yet another YTYP production! During high school, Ella attended 3 semesters of the MAD program and joined YTYP, which got her where she is today. Some of Ella’s past credits include Fantine in Les Misérables (2022), Babette in Beauty and the Beast (2023), and Mimi Marquez in Rent (2023).

Ella can’t wait to see you at the show! 

Cameron (he/him) (18) has been involved in the Arts almost his entire life. From the play club at FH Collins, to performing in multiple productions at the Music Arts and Drama program including; “C’est La Vie” and "Greece ". Cameron has also performed in shows with YTYP, where he is the youth steering committee Vice President. He has also been in many YTYP Productions including  “Newsies”, “Les Miseràbles”, “Beauty and the Beast”, and “RENT.” Cameron also played “Michael” in Candlestick Theatre’s performance of “Be More Chill” and “Emberly” in their performance of “Firebringer.” Cameron is so honoured to be playing Motel in this production of “Fiddler On the Roof,” and is ecstatic to be working with such a great cast and crew once again.

Eighteen-year-old Sofia is a singer and actor, born and raised in Whitehorse. She has always had a love for theatre and is thrilled to be a part of another YTYP show! In 2023, she was in YTYP’s production of Beauty And The Beast as an ensemble member. Fiddler On The Roof will be her second performance with YTYP playing a lead role as Hodel. She’s made many lifelong friendships and memories in the last two years. Sofia is very grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible cast and crew, who were able to make this show come to life!

Luca Squires is thrilled to be playing Perchik in his last YTYP Mainstage show. He was also in Les Mis, played Lefou in Beauty and the Beast, and was in RENT, which he also choreographed. He’s been dancing all his life, and after he found his passion for theatre in high school, is excited to continue developing his skills at Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelors Degree of Music Theatre Performance program in the fall!

Lillian made her acting debut in 2019 when she appeared in Dogg’s Hamlet, Cahoot’s Macbeth at The Guild Hall. She then made appearances in YTYP’s Les Misérables (2022) and Beauty and the Beast (2023). Lillian is so, incredibly proud to be able to work alongside such an amazing, talented cast, and learn from such fascinating minds on the artistic team. Lillian is very excited for people to see all the hard work that YTYP has put into bringing this spectacular show “To Life”. Enjoy!

Asher Johnson (he/him) is very exited to be working as Fyedka in this production of Fiddler On The Roof, Asher has worked on many other shows such as Les in Newsies (YTYP), ensemble in Beauty And The Beast (YTYP), Gavroche in Les Misérables(YTYP), Ducker in Starkid’s Firebringer (Candlestick) and The Tempest(YMS) as well as many others. Asher is very exited to be working on this show. This rehearsal experience has been very fun for Asher and he looks forward to working again with YTYP.

Thea Roy-Gelinas has always loved performing and has taken every opportunity to get on stage. Thea is 12 years old and has been getting more involved with musical theatre and performing in recent years. So far she was in Beauty and the beast (2023), Guild Round Back Randamonium (2023), Broadway Café (2022), and she was in a hip hop rap duo who performed multiple times including Simapalooza (2023). In her meantime Thea can be found kayaking or doing Synchronized swimming. Thea is very excited to be a part of this years production with such an amazing team and is extremely grateful for such a great opportunity for young people!

Kluane Beille is 11 years old and goes to École Émilie Tremblay. She has always loved performing onstage, whether singing, dancing or acting. This is her second year involved with YTYP. Kluane's past roles include Chip in Beauty and the Beast, and Matilda in Matilda.  When she is not performing you can find her outside with her dogs, playing legos, or hanging out with her family. She is super excited to be performing again with such amazing people.

Heidi is 17 years old, she is currently in 11th grade at CSSC Mercier, but she spent a semester in the MAD program in 2021. She had her first musical experience being in “Les Misérables” (2022) and in 2023 she played Belle in Beauty and the Beast. When she is not at rehearsal or on stage you can find her travelling abroad, hanging out with friends or at home with her cat. She hopes to see you there!

Allison Keats, 18, is a senior at St. Francis of Assisi Secondary school. She has a true passion for music and loves to be on stage in any way shape or form. She loves to perform in musical theatre and has been in ensemble for YTYP in Les Miserables (2022), Beauty and the Beast (2023) and currently Fiddler on the Roof. She also performs in her high school rock band, and loves to teach others how to play musical instruments. She looks forward to performing on stage before graduation, and hopes to continue to perform for years to come. 

Finnean has performed in multiple YTYP productions as is hoping to help capture the magic of the former shows. Finnean is extremely excited for YTYPs main stage production of Fiddler on the roof and is giving his all to make it a great show for everyone.

Hannah Colvin has always enjoyed performing and welcomed every new opportunity to do so. From a young age, she has participated in a variety of events, such as church plays, school concerts, and more! In high school she joined a school choir, later followed by involving herself in YTYP. You may recognize her from her first onstage performance of YTYP’s Beauty and The Beast(2023), as the sausage curl lady, as well as, an ensemble member. In her free time, you might find Hannah helping your furry friends at Alpine Veterinary Medical Center, or enjoying the great outdoors! She is so grateful to have been given this amazing opportunity, and to be part of this incredible group of young people!

Nolan Floyd (he/him) is thrilled to portray the Rabbi in this production of Fiddler on the Roof! He is excited to work with this cast and friends because the camaraderie is special and talented. Nolan particularly enjoys the music and choreography in this production. With two years of theatre experience, he has participated in several MAD Productions and YTYP shows, including Beauty and the Beast and the Candlestick production of Firebringer. Offstage, Nolan represents Yukon in curling and participates in many school sports. He is delighted to be back at YTYP, bringing characters to life with his energy and talent. Fun fact: Nolan has wings!

Meet Ezra Baker (they/them). Ezra Baker takes any possible opportunity to get involved in the performing arts. They are very active in the theatre community, being a founding member of Candlestick Theatre Society and sitting on the Board of Directors for Yukon Theatre for Young People. You may have seen them as Mrs. Potts in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (2023), Alexi Darling in ‘RENT’ (2023), Brooke in ‘Be More Chill’ (2023) or Jemilla in ‘Firebringer’ (2024). When Ezra isn’t onstage or helping to run two theatre companies, you can find them at YukonU serving on the Student Union Executive Council and studying to be a Kindergarten teacher. 

John-Patrick is excited to be back with YTYP this year. This is JP’s second year with YTYP and is proud to be a named character in this year’s MainStage show. He is 14 years old and loves skiing, volleyball, musical theatre and samosas.

Kat Anderson is a 14 year old girl interested in the arts. When she was younger she taught herself how to draw; she would draw little characters and make up stories for them. But her curiosity in art didn't stop there. Last year her friend invited her to watch the beauty and the beast and she loved it! As soon as she got home she asked her mom to get her in the program. 

Samantha is a 12-year-old actor and singer from Burwash Landing who has the distinction of being the member of our company who travels the farthest for rehearsals each week.  She has been performing with YTYP since participating in the summer variety show last year.  Fiddler on the Roof is her first mainstage performance with YTYP.  She has also performed in many recitals with Kluane Lake School, where she has had the privilege of working with music teacher Diyet Van Lieshout.  She also takes voice lessons with Gabe Hopkins.  Samantha has really enjoyed her time rehearsing for this production, and is grateful for all the friends she has made through this process.  She is grateful to the artistic team for all their efforts, and hopes that you will enjoy the show.

Since she could walk Jessie has been dancing both in class and on her own time. She trained at The Heart of Riverdale primarily in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. Over the years she has danced in Peter Pan (2019), Alice in Wonderland (2019), and Under the Big Top (2022), among many others.

Most recently Jessie was spotted as Dorothy in The Heart’s 2023 production Down the Yellow Brick Road. Fiddler on the Roof is the first big theatre show she has been a part of and she is excited to be stepping out of her comfort zone!

Inara Bronson has always enjoyed performing, her most noteworthy roles include Hero in Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, Ariel in ‘The tempest’ and Doctor Spleen in ‘Spaced Out’. This past year she attended her first semester of Music Arts and Drama and had a blast and is looking forward to returning next year. This is Inara’s second year in YTYP and she is delighted to be part of such an amazing production once again. Behind the scenes, you can find Inara hanging out with friends, reading or spending time with her beloved gecko, Cornelius. 

Gabriela Browning has always loved theatre and loves to be up on stage. She attended the Music Arts and Drama program for three years where she got to play multiple roles in numerous shows. She was able to play Persephone and a Fate in Greece (2023) and she also played Harry, Susie, and Myrtle in Puffs (2024). MAD is also where she found her passion for video editing and she hopes to someday become a video editor while still taking part in theatre.

Ellie is 12 years old and has loved music and theatre since she was little. She enjoyed performing in YTYP's Beauty and the Beast last year and is very excited to return for Fiddler on the Roof. Apart from theatre, Ellie loves crochet and going camping. She's super grateful to be a part of this show and hopes to join in future shows with YTYP. 

Ava Faulkner has been dancing and performing since she was little. She has been in Polar Night, Inside Ballet, and multiple other dance shows.  Outside of dance she plays with the fiddleheads and loves reading and drawing.  She has wanted to do theatre for a while and was so excited to be a part of YTYP’s production of Fiddler on the Roof!  

Anick Girouard has been in love with theatre ever since she was in elementary school. She had her first speaking role in a school play when she was 7. Anick has been in a number of other plays with school and after school ever since that day. Anick has participated in the Music Arts and Drama program at Wood Street for two years now and has been a member of YTYP for three years. She has made a lot of friendships along the way and is excited to be part of future theatre productions. 

Natalie's love of music was apparent way before she was able to speak -as an infant she was singing along to the radio in her car seat during our daily commute.   While it wasn't easy to understand the words until she got a little older, she had no trouble keeping up with the tune and the rhythm of every song and, as it turned out, remembered every word of the lyrics. She had started piano and voice lessons when she turned 5 but after a few years of trying came to realize that the classic choir settings were not a good match with her active and silly fireworks personality. Natalie is a very active and busy kid and while she has been focusing on skating, gymnastics and competitive swimming for many years, she has always been searching for connections to music and play.  YTYP performance last summer was the key that opened up the door Natalie has been looking for - musical theatre - she had found her ultimate passion and joy. 

This is Martha’s first year participating in YTYP. She likes to write, act in, and film movies with her friends, create stop-motion animation, and design puppets. Martha has really enjoyed being a part of YTYP during this production.

Vivyana Hoffmann is a 13 year old girl, born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon since 2010. She is currently attending her first year of high school at Porter Creek Secondary School. Vivyana loves to act and put herself into the characters point of view to deliver an accurate representation of each persona. Outside of theatre Vivyana is often writing novels or enjoying sports such as speed skating, running and volleyball. In the future Vivyana hopes to be an author of her very own book, while pursuing her dream of being an actress.

Zia is a 14 year old, born and raised in the Yukon. She is currently attending F.H. Collins and spent a semester at the M.A.D program. Zia has always loved acting so she decided to join YTYP in 2022 and has taken part in the productions of Les Misérables and Beauty and the Beast. Some of the roles that she has played are #2 in The Wolves (2023) and The First Mate in Spaced Out! (2023). When she isn't on stage or at rehearsal Zia is probably reading, doing schoolwork, listening to music or working. She is excited to do this amazing show with this great cast!

Juan Jordan is a kind and enthusiastic theatre lover. Juan takes every opportunity to do something new, and this show is no exception! He has always liked music and dancing - now he is combining them both! He has lived 16 summers so far, and hopefully more to come. Fingers crossed, in one of them he will be acting in Into the Woods

Seth’s love of theatre emerged through annual Shakespeare performances with his school. In 2023 Seth joined YTYP as part of the young company.  This year Seth has been deeply committed to theatre playing Mark Antony in Caesar, Rudolpho in Matilda and a member of the ensemble in Fiddler. When Seth is not rehearing he can be found on  his skis or his bike heading down hills as fast as possible

Louella King has been a part of YTYP for the last two years. She loves being a part of it! In her free time, Louella enjoys playing sports and hanging out with her friends. Louella was also in the production of Matilda Jr. this year and through this has found an interest in dance. Louella is very excited for this year’s performance!

Maggie King has always loved theatre. She has been in drama class through school and is now in her second year of YTYP. Maggie is thrilled to be a part of this year’s production with such a wonderful cast and crew.

Evey Moore is sixteen years old and born and raised Yukoner. She has been in love with performing since she was a little kid, when her introduction to theatre was in MAD's production of Annie. Since then, she has been in YTYP's All Together Now, Les Misérables, Beauty and the Beast, and a handful of variety shows. If she could be in any shows in the world, they would be Phantom of the Opera and Into the Woods. She is excited to be part of this year's production!

Halia is a multi-talented performer, appearing in several shows varying from gymnastic routines to violin recitals to singing, dance shows, acting and even public speaking. She recently completed her second semester at the Music, Arts and Drama program, and she has been in several productions around town including Chorn in Firebringer(2024), Mission in The Hope and Heartache Diner(2024), Jenna Rolan in Be More Chill(2023), ⅓ of Les Filles De La Ville in Beauty and the Beast(2023) and #13 and #8 in The Wolves(2023). She is thrilled to be working with this cast and crew and hopes you enjoy YTYPs Fiddler on the Roof!

Callum Provan is an enthusiastic 16-year-old who has a tendency to be a tad dramatic at times. After much urging from his family and friends, this is his first year doing theatre with YTYP, but has taken a drama class in 2022 at school. Callum is very pleased to be part of such a great production.

Lilja Reid is a grade 6 student at Whitehorse Elementary School who loves to sing! She is returning for her second show with YTYP. She made her theatrical debut as Chip in last year’s production of Beauty and the Beast. She also participated in YTYP’s Broadway Café. Lilja is excited to be part of this year’s production of Fiddler on the Roof. When she’s not performing, you can find her hanging out with friends, hiking or reading. She is grateful for the opportunity to perform. 

Stella Russo has always loved dancing and acting. After seeing YYPT’s Beauty and the Beast last year, she was excited to give theatre a try. This is her first year with YYPT and Fiddler on the Roof is her first theatre performance. She has really enjoyed the experience! Outside of theatre, Stella can be found doing competitive gymnastics, aerial silk, reading or writing stories and nurturing her creative and adventurous spirit! She is excited to be part of this production and a member of this amazing cast and crew!

Bria Sage has been singing and dancing, shadowing figure skating, The Voice and  Dancing With the Stars, since she was a toddler. She’s been performing on ice with the Arctic Edge Skating Club for the last several years and joined the inaugural Musical Theatre class at the Heart of Riverdale this year after seeing YTYP’s production of Beauty and the Beast last summer. Bria will be going into grade 8 next fall and is looking forward to when she will be old enough to join the MAD program. Outside of the theatre, Bria figure skates, plays softball, and loves to sing as loud as she can in the car. She is thoroughly enjoying her first year in musical theatre, and her first experience with YTYP’s Fiddler on the Roof, and hopes to continue to be a part of the program for years to come.

Annika Sebek is a 17-year-old girl who is ever so passionate about theatre. Her first performances were back in kindergarten, dancing in the Bell Performing Arts Center in Surrey, BC. When she moved to the Yukon in 2016, she was captivated by the different forms of theatre it had to offer. She spent two semesters in MAD; participating in the 2021 haunted house, two variety shows, and Puffs! Annika didn’t stop there and played the role of Shakespeare in her school’s Christmas play, “A Very Shakespearean Holiday Tale.” During her spare time, Annika is still involved in the creative arts, usually working on a new art piece, or fabricating a short story. Perhaps a drop of poetry, it’s always unique. It’s very exciting for her to join a YTYP production for the first time, and she can’t wait for you all to see what everyone’s hard work has done! 

Julia is an aspiring theatre kid who is thrilled to be making her stage debut in the Fiddler on the Roof ensemble. She enjoys a variety of artistic pursuits including figure skating, drawing, painting, and writing. Julia looks forward to being involved in many more YTYP shows in the future..

Helen is an enthusiastic 11-year-old in grade six, excited to be an ensemble member in her first play. She has loved every moment of the theatre experience, especially the chance to make new friends. Helen is a creative spirit, she enjoys painting and drawing, especially with bright rainbow colours. She also has a knack for math and numbers. She plays hockey and softball and loves skiing and swimming. An active member of Girl Guides, she values her friends, family, community, and her beloved dog Elsa. Helen is excited to see everyone at the show! 

Adelle Sternbergh has been involved in the arts for most of her life, about 10 years. you can find her on stage with the Fiddleheads and previously in classical violin orchestras. Last semester she was in the MAD program and had a spectacular time expanding her knowledge on acting and hanging out with her peers. When she’s not on stage she spends her time reading, camping, and playing with her dog Doku. She loves trying a variety of different foods from different cultures and traveling to different countries. This is Adelle’s first time participating in one of YTYP’s productions but she has enjoyed watching their shows and is very grateful for the opportunity to participate in Fiddler on the roof.

Elora Wheeler is from Haines Junction and has just completed grade 8 at St. Elias Community School. She is excited to be attending MAD 9/10 in the fall. Moving to the big city will be a big change, but she is looking forward to all the new experiences that will bring. Her passion for theatre started with a classroom production of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart in Mr. Voogd’s grade 6 class. This is her first time performing with YTYP. Outside of rehearsals, Elora enjoys playing the fiddle, dancing, singing and swimming.

Declan Wise is a 15-year-old actor, musician and general performer. Some of his previous roles include ensemble in Les Mis and Beauty and the Beast by YTYP. He also was part of the MAD program last year. He played the lead role in the short film Blueberry Boogie by the Fiction Film Collective. So far, his favourite role was Snarl’s left paw in Firebringer by Candlestick Theatre. When not trying out for all the various shows, he can be found reading, playing board games or bashing his head against whatever hard video game he decided would be fun. 

This time around, Michael Gwynne-Thompson is lurking in the wings and shadows. President of the YTYP Youth Steering committee, Michael is excited to be working on FOTR in a non-performance capacity. This summer Michael is an Associate Producer for Arts in the Park, and in the fall he's off to study Business at the University of Victoria.